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 Margarita Granita Slush Frozen Drink Machine Mix $49.99 Time Remaining: 24d 18h 58m Buy It Now for only: $49.99 |
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 Three Bowl Ugolini Granita Slush Margarita Machine + 5 Cases Of Granita Mix $1,999.99 Time Remaining: 29d 16h 30m Buy It Now for only: $1,999.99 |
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 Elmeco FC 3 Three Flavor Frozen Drink Machine Slush Granita $760.00 (45 Bids) Time Remaining: 4d 19h 52m |
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 Ugolini Granita Machine Handle Spring $9.99 Time Remaining: 16d 13h 35m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
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 Elmeco BigBiz 2 Twin Flavor Frozen Drink Machine Slush Granita New $510.00 (11 Bids) Time Remaining: 4d 19h 53m |
 Granita Margarita Bellini Slush Machine $9,999.99 Time Remaining: 3d 18h 15m Buy It Now for only: $9,999.99 |
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 Elmeco BigBiz 2 Twin Flavor Frozen Drink Machine Slush Granita New $202.50 (13 Bids) Time Remaining: 6d 19h 27m |
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 New Bunn Ultra 2 High Performance Frozen Drink Machine Slushy Granita Margarita $2,075.00 Time Remaining: 19d 21h 51m Buy It Now for only: $2,075.00 |
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 OMCAN MyGranita1 S 32G 1 Bowl Commercial Granita Slush Machine NEW w WARRANTY $1,199.95 Time Remaining: 4d 13h Buy It Now for only: $1,199.95 |
 Crathco ID22F G23 2B Granita Machine Great for Frozen Beverages $1,450.00 Time Remaining: 1d 16h 9m |
 Slush Puppie Two Bowl Visual Machine Granita Smoothie $995.00 Time Remaining: 22d 20h 4m Buy It Now for only: $995.00 |
 Faby 2 Bowl Granita Margarita Frozen Drink Machine $1,299.99 Time Remaining: 18d 18h 55m Buy It Now for only: $1,299.99 |
 Ugolini Granita Machine Magnetic Inner Auger MT Models $39.99 Time Remaining: 25d 10h 59m Buy It Now for only: $39.99 |
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 New Bunn Ultra 2 High Performance Frozen Drink Machine Slushy Granita Margarita $2,095.00 Time Remaining: 17d 21h 42m Buy It Now for only: $2,095.00 |
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 Ugolini Two Bowl Slush Puppie Machine Granita Smoothie Icee $1,295.00 Time Remaining: 4d 14h 50m Buy It Now for only: $1,295.00 |
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 BUNN CDS 2 GRANITA SLUSH MACHINE $899.00 Time Remaining: 7d 2h 5m |
 Stoelting 100 F Stainless Slush Puppie Machine Granita $1,295.00 Time Remaining: 10d 13h Buy It Now for only: $1,295.00 |
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 100 Refurbished Granita Margarita Slush Machines $99,999.99 Time Remaining: 22d 17h 31m Buy It Now for only: $99,999.99 |
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 Ugolini Granita Machine Handle $29.99 Time Remaining: 18d 10h 15m Buy It Now for only: $29.99 |
 GRANITA MACHINE FROZEN DRINK MIX 64 oz BANANA $22.00 Time Remaining: 10d 10h 37m Buy It Now for only: $22.00 |
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 Cecilware NHT 3 Flavor Granita Frozen Slush Machine $2,849.95 Time Remaining: 13d 13h 5m Buy It Now for only: $2,849.95 |
 Elmeco FC 3 Three Flavor Frozen Drink Machine Slush Granita New $2,899.00 Time Remaining: 2d 14h 58m Buy It Now for only: $2,899.00 |
 SPM 2 Bowl Granita Slush Margarita Machine $1,499.99 Time Remaining: 12h 12m Buy It Now for only: $1,499.99 |
 2 bowl Faby frozen drink slushy slushie machine Taylor Granita $700.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 17h 16m |
 Three Bowl Ugolini Granita Slush Margarita Machine $1,899.99 Time Remaining: 15d 19h 15m Buy It Now for only: $1,899.99 |
 Cecilware MINI 3 Flavor Granita Frozen Slush Machine MADE IN ITALY TO LAST $2,649.95 Time Remaining: 13d 12h 54m Buy It Now for only: $2,649.95 |
 Faby Granita Machine Bowl Seal $39.99 Time Remaining: 20d 17h 45m Buy It Now for only: $39.99 |
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 NEW Ice Peak Granita Slushie Smoothie Double Bowl Dispenser Machine $1,550.00 Time Remaining: 6d 18h 25m |
 Cecilware 2 Flavor Granita Frozen Beverage Machine MADE IN ITALY TO LAST NEW $2,749.95 Time Remaining: 13d 12h 38m Buy It Now for only: $2,749.95 |
 Used Cecilware Frigo Granita MT2ULBL 5 Gallon 2 Head Frozen Drink Machine $1,175.00 Time Remaining: 16h 47m Buy It Now for only: $1,175.00 |
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 SPM 2 Bowl Granita Slush Margarita Machine $1,499.99 Time Remaining: 1d 15h 22m Buy It Now for only: $1,499.99 |
 Faby Two Bowl Granita Machine $1,299.99 Time Remaining: 11d 18h 37m Buy It Now for only: $1,299.99 |
 Used Cecilware Frigo Granita MT2ULBL 5 Gallon 2 Head Frozen Drink Machine $1,175.00 Time Remaining: 16h 47m Buy It Now for only: $1,175.00 |
 Cecilware NHT 3 Flavor Granita Frozen Slush Machine $2,849.95 Time Remaining: 13d 13h 3m Buy It Now for only: $2,849.95 |
 Slush Puppie Two Bowl Visual Machine Granita Smoothie $26.00 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 9d 16h 29m |
 Ugolini Two Bowl Granita Slush Margarita Machine $1,299.99 Time Remaining: 24d 18h 23m Buy It Now for only: $1,299.99 |
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 Cab Three Bowl Slush Puppie Machine Granita Smoothie Icee $2,695.00 Time Remaining: 14d 11h 12m Buy It Now for only: $2,695.00 |
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Granita Machine
Blendtec Blender Models: Total Blender vs. HP3A by Jonathan A Cochran
Although I obviously feel it is money well spent, an investment into a high-performance blender is not one that should be made casually. I advise all prospective buyers to research their options as thoroughly as possible. And most do if for no other reason than the price points of the higher-end units. Unfortunately, selecting the right one is not the simplest of shopping experiences. Sorting the numerous manufacturers and corresponding models of super-blenders is one big challenge to overcome. An even greater one, in my opinion, is the abundance of conflicting information from different sources on the very same models. An online search for "Vitamix 5200," for instance, will yield countless sites offering the consumer everything from short general descriptions to lengthy, bullet-pointed feature, use, and specification lists. Visit more than a couple of them, though, and you'll be left wondering whether it contains a 1 ½, 2, or 2 ½ horsepower motor. One site says it comes with a co-polyester jar. Another claims it's polycarbonate. One reviewer will complain about having to use a tamper for all his recipes. Another will claim she never uses hers. A reconditioned Vitamix carries with it a five year warranty. Or is it seven?
When not demonstrating my blenders I spend most of my working hours answering email questions about them. One of the more common inquiries I receive is from those considering multiple models manufactured by Blendtec. Specifically, I'm asked about the differences between the Total Blender and the HP3A. With an abundance of misleading YouTube and erroneous reviews and product pages from some of the world's leading online retailers, I wonder little why confusion abounds amongst those trying to educate themselves prior to buying. To be certain, both are great machines. But there are minor differences in user interface and, perhaps, not-so minor purchasing considerations of which prospective buyers will want to make themselves aware.
Overview
Also known as the Blendtec Home Blender, the HP3A is a revision of the popular K-TEC Champ HP3 model introduced commercially by Blendtec's parent company in the mid-1990s. Originally designed for coffee and smoothie shops, it was the first high-performance blender on the market containing a microchip allowing for pre-programmed blending cycles. The transformation into the current HP3A model primarily involved a revision of this programming. The Total Blender was introduced in late 2004 as the company's first model designed specifically for home use. Also utilizing Smart-Touch Tec-nologyâ